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Dec. 17, 2025
Join Us! FAR Forward Sessions Are Shaping FY26
The FAR Forward Office Hours series is already in full swing, and practitioners across the workforce are joining these sessions to stay ahead of the Revolutionary FAR Overhaul (RFO). Each event delivers timely updates, practical guidance, and live Q&A that helps you navigate the changing acquisition landscape with confidence.
If you have not joined a session yet, you are missing out on conversations that are actively shaping how the workforce will operate under the modernized FAR. Each session offers one CLP, along with the opportunity to hear what your peers are asking and learning in real time.
Upcoming Sessions:
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Jan. 12, 2026 at 1 p.m. ET: session will address communicating with industry
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Feb. 2, 2026 at 1 p.m. ET: session will address negotiations
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March 9, 2026 at 1 p.m. ET: session will address RFO Part 15 commercial procurements
Please note: Registration is limited to federal employees and requires a .gov or .mil email address.
You can also catch up on previous offerings. Recordings from past sessions remain available and are still eligible for CLPs:
New Training: Navigating the FAR Framework
The Revolutionary FAR Overhaul (RFO) is reshaping how the acquisition workforce operates, and Navigating the FAR Framework helps you stay ahead of the change. This new on-demand course explains the vision behind RFO, the structure of the FAR Framework, and the phased approach to implementation, with clear takeaways you can apply to your work today. If you have followed RFO updates on Acquisition.gov but have not yet seen the full picture, this course connects the dots. Complete the training to earn 1.5 CLPs and build essential awareness of what is coming next.
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The Revolutionary FAR Overhaul: What Happens Next?
The Office of Federal Procurement Policy (OFPP) invites the acquisition workforce, businesses, and other stakeholders to share input on day-to-day acquisition practices that will shape federal buying in the years to come. Your input will inform the next phase of the Revolutionary FAR Overhaul initiative, which will reset the foundation of federal buying, by delivering a rewritten and streamlined FAR. OFPP invites you to contribute to this historic initiative by identifying practices that agencies should start, stop, continue, adjust, or scale moving forward under a streamlined FAR. Please submit your input no later than Jan. 7, 2026. Learn more about the campaign here.
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New Workshop: Revolutionary FAR Overhaul (RFO) High-Intensity Immersive Training (HIIT) – Foundation
A new one-day (six-hour), virtual instructor-led training is now available on the Revolutionary FAR Overhaul (RFO) and the new FAR framework. This immersive session covers three core areas: an overview of the RFO and its structure, a deep dive into RFO updates to acquisition planning (including market research), and updates to commercial buying procedures under FAR Parts 8, 12, and 16.
This foundational course is the first in a planned series of RFO HIIT offerings and is designed to build a shared, government-wide understanding of how RFO changes affect acquisition practice. Participants will learn from RFO acquisition experts and apply the framework through hands-on exercises focused on real-world acquisitions.
Register in FAI CSOD using this link, and select one of the following session dates:
Jan. 13, 2026
Jan. 21, 2026
Feb. 3, 2026
Feb. 18, 2026
Feb. 26, 2026
March 5, 2026
March 10, 2026
March 16, 2026
March 25, 2026
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Warfighter Acquisition University CONNECT LIVE
Warfighter Acquisition University CONNECT LIVE invites contracting professionals from government and industry to collaborate, learn, and engage on the Revolutionary FAR Overhaul by the parts. These interactive sessions bring practitioners together to discuss what is changing, why it matters, and how the updates affect acquisition work in real time.
CONNECT LIVE meets every Thursday at 11:30 a.m. ET for one hour. Each session focuses on specific FAR parts, allowing participants to build understanding incrementally and ask questions alongside peers facing similar challenges.
Upcoming CONNECT LIVE Schedule
Dec. 18, 2025: FAR Parts 14, 15, and 16
Jan. 8, 2026: FAR Parts 9 and 19
Jan. 15, 2026: FAR Parts 4, 17, and 42
Jan. 22, 2026: FAR Parts 11, 43, and 45
Jan. 29, 2026: FAR Parts 33, 36, and 37
Feb. 5, 2026: FAR Parts 44, 46, and 49
Participants may earn up to one CLP for each full session attended, subject to their organization’s approval. DAU does not award CLPs. Participants must submit CLP requests through their organization’s established tracking process.
Attendees may also submit questions in advance by emailing ConnectLive@dau.edu, which organizers will try to address during the next session.
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Earn Your FAC-COR Level 2 or CLPs to Maintain Your FAC Certification(s) in 2026
Register now for Leadership Excellence for Acquisition Professionals! Applications Due Dec. 19!
The Partnership for Public Service is accepting applications for the Winter 2026 Leadership Excellence for Acquisition Professionals (LEAP) program. This program equips GS-12 to GS-14 federal acquisition professionals with the skills to lead with confidence by focusing on self-awareness, engaging teams, driving change, and delivering results. Over the five-month virtual course, participants learn to make data-driven decisions, create positive impact in evolving environments, and foster strong, collaborative partnerships. Learning hours available. Learn more and apply by Dec. 19 here or contact Jennifer at jbenbow@ourpublicservice.org for additional information.
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Bringing Open Market Spend Under Management: CPP Platform Demos Highlight Features, Savings and Compliance Tools
The Commercial Platforms Program (CPP) will launch its 2026 “Meet the Platform” virtual training demo series on Tuesday, Jan. 13. Each session will provide a platform overview paired with live Q&A. The demos will feature one of CPP’s awarded platforms, including Amazon Business, e-Procurement Services, Fisher Scientific, G-Commerce, Grainger, NOBLE, Pacific Ink and Staples. Presenters will show tools that streamline micro-purchases and reinforce compliance requirements. Register now on the CPP website. All registrants will receive the training materials, even if they cannot attend live. Participation is limited to government personnel. For questions, email CommercialPlatforms@gsa.gov
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Acquisition Training for the Real World – 2026 WinterFest
Sign up for the for Acquisition Training for the Real World (ATRW) WinterFest, a week-long virtual learning experience that strengthens foundational contracting skills and equips acquisition professionals for what comes next. This year’s theme combines core principles with forward-looking perspectives to help you make informed, mission-aligned decisions in a changing federal acquisition environment.
Dates: Monday, Jan. 26, to Friday, Jan. 30, 2026
Times: 11 a.m. to noon ET and 2 to 3 p.m. ET each day
CLPs: Up to 10 CLPs available
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Join a Live OASIS+ DPA Training!
Register for the OASIS+ Delegation of Procurement Authority (DPA) training on Jan. 6, 2026. This session helps procurement staff understand DPA roles, gain contract access, and apply task order best practices. Warranted OCOs, appointed under FAR 1.603, must hold an OASIS+ DPA to solicit, evaluate, and award OASIS+ task orders. Only OCOs are eligible for an OASIS+ DPA. Visit the OASIS+ website for details. Register now and earn 1.5 CLPs.
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